As part of the ceremony, the School unveiled the new "Why We Stay Connected" video. It features alumni from every department in SHP discussing the impact UAB had on their lives and why they continue to give back to their programs.

The evening was capped off by the celebration of SHP alumni and the recognition of their outstanding achievements and contributions. Please click on the award winner's name for a full bio and photo.

Gower article looks at study on low carb diets and diabetes

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Created: October 3rd, 2014

Barbara Gower, Ph.D.Barbara Gower, Ph.D., professor and vice chair for research in the UAB School of Health Professions’ Department of Nutrition Sciences, recently reviewed a paper that provides 12 points of evidence to support low carbohydrate diets in the treatment of diabetes for the Egg Nutrition Center’s Nutrition Research Update.

In November, Gower is in Boston to present on two separate findings from research not related to the above article. On Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, she will present “Beneficial effects of high-amylose maize resistant starch (HAM-RS2) in insulin-resistant women.” And on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, she will present “A high-fat breakfast enhances 24-h fat oxidation in older adults.” Both of Gower’s presentations will occur at The Obesity Society’s 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting.

Rimmer, Rauworth present at White House summit on disability

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Created: October 2nd, 2014

Written by Bob Shepard, UAB News

Two members of the UAB/Lakeshore Research Collaborative took part in the White House Summit and Research Forum on Improved Health and Fitness for Americans with Disabilities, that was held Oct. 6-7, 2014, in Washington, D.C.

The summit and research forum were presented by the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

The purpose of the summit was to share best practices for implementation of the I Can Do It, You Can Do It! program in K-12 schools, colleges and universities, and community-based settings, and to encourage stakeholders to commit to disability inclusion in physical activity, nutrition and obesity programs.

The AHIMA awards recognize excellence, dedication and service of health information management (HIM) professionals who have made significant contributions to the field.

LITERACY LEGACY AWARD: Slovensky, professor and associate dean, Academic and Student Affairs, UAB School of Health Professions, and administrative director, Healthcare Quality and Safety Graduate Certificate, has been selected as a Literacy Legacy Award winner for the numerous book chapters and journals she has authored and edited. Slovensky is currently engaged as a co-editor of the forthcoming Handbook of Healthcare Management Research. She has collaborated with several colleagues on projects during her 30-plus year career.

One business, more than 30 UAB PT alumni

Steve Foster ('80) has more than 30 years of physical therapy experience.*This story originally appeared on the UAB National Alumni Society website

UAB alumni share success as TherapySouth and Godspeed collaborate on a unique business model. Both Birmingham-area businesses benefit from the concept they are working together on.

It started as a vision. Steve Foster (PT, LAT ’80) wanted something where he could help younger physical therapists grow in a highly competitive industry.

“It’s hard to go out and open a single clinic and compete,” Foster said about the competition.

Foster knows what it takes to be successful in the industry. After graduating from UAB he worked for Physicians Physical Therapy before forming an out-patient private practice physical therapy company. He had that company for 13 years.

With the knowledge that he gathered, Foster worked on getting those younger physical therapists help they often needed.

“By giving therapists an opportunity like this, it can also increase their motivation to work harder because it’s something they can call their own,” Foster said.

This public-private partnership, which is an evidence-based, unbranded educational program, will kick off in the Woodlawn community of Birmingham on Sunday, Sept. 28, at Social Venture, 5529 First Avenue South. The objective is to educate parents, caregivers and students about early childhood nutrition as a means of preventing childhood obesity.

BMD student Burgess reaches Top 5 in Mr. UAB competition

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Created: September 23rd, 2014

Ben Burgess, BMD junior, Top 5 Mr. UAB candidateBen Burgess, a junior in the new UAB Biomedical Sciences program, is a Top 5 finalist for Mr. UAB. The winner of this competition receives a $2,500 scholarship and will serve as representatives of UAB and the National Alumni Society. First alternates receive a scholarship of $1,000.

Burgess is a member of the UAB Band, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and Sci Tech Honors. He is also a UAB Resident Assistant and a member of the U.S. Marine Corps. He has a GPA of 3.64 and is expected to graduate in May 2016.

“I am proud to continue my connection to the UAB family as a member of the new UAB Alumni Chapter in Saudi Arabia,” said Raidah AlBaradie, MD, EMSHA, director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy program, King Fahd Specialist Hospital-Dammam. “I look forward to taking advantage of the opportunities for continued learning and extending the strong professional relationships that the EMSHA program helped me establish with my fellow graduates.”